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Warnings and Instructions | ||||
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| 1 The wicked flee when no one is pursuing, But the righteous are bold as a lion. | 1 The wicked flee when no man pursueth: but the righteous are bold as a lion. | 1 A wicked person flees when no one is chasing him, but righteous people are as bold as lions. | 1 The wicked flee when no one pursues; but the righteous are as bold as a lion. | 1 The wicked flee when no man pursueth; but the righteous are bold as a lion. | 2 By the transgression of a land many are its princes, But by a man of understanding and knowledge, so it endures. | 2 For the transgression of a land many are the princes thereof: but by a man of understanding and knowledge the state thereof shall be prolonged. | 2 When a country is in revolt, it has many rulers, but only with a person who has understanding and knowledge will it last a long time. | 2 In rebellion, a land has many rulers, but order is maintained by a man of understanding and knowledge. | 2 By the transgression of a land many are the princes thereof; but by a man of understanding and of knowledge, its stability is prolonged. | 3 A poor man who oppresses the lowly Is like a driving rain which leaves no food. | 3 A poor man that oppresseth the poor is like a sweeping rain which leaveth no food. | 3 A poor person who oppresses poorer people is like a driving rain that leaves no food. | 3 A needy man who oppresses the poor is like a driving rain which leaves no crops. | 3 A poor man who oppresseth the helpless is a sweeping rain which leaveth no food. | 4 Those who forsake the law praise the wicked, But those who keep the law strive with them. | 4 They that forsake the law praise the wicked: but such as keep the law contend with them. | 4 Those who abandon [God's] teachings praise wicked people, but those who follow [God's] teachings oppose wicked people. | 4 Those who forsake the law praise the wicked; but those who keep the law contend with them. | 4 They that forsake the law praise the wicked; but such as keep the law contend with them. | 5 Evil men do not understand justice, But those who seek the LORD understand all things. | 5 Evil men understand not judgment: but they that seek the LORD understand all things. | 5 Evil people do not understand justice, but those who seek the LORD understand everything. | 5 Evil men don't understand justice; but those who seek Yahweh understand it fully. | 5 Evil men understand not judgment; but they that seek Jehovah understand everything. | NASB | KJV | GWT | WEB | DBY |
| 6 Better is the poor who walks in his integrity Than he who is crooked though he be rich. | 6 Better is the poor that walketh in his uprightness, than he that is perverse in his ways, though he be rich. | 6 Better to be a poor person who has integrity than to be rich and double-dealing. | 6 Better is the poor who walks in his integrity, than he who is perverse in his ways, and he is rich. | 6 Better is the poor that walketh in his integrity, than he that is perverse, double in ways, though he be rich. | 7 He who keeps the law is a discerning son, But he who is a companion of gluttons humiliates his father. | 7 Whoso keepeth the law is a wise son: but he that is a companion of riotous men shameth his father. | 7 Whoever follows [God's] teachings is a wise son. Whoever associates with gluttons disgraces his father. | 7 Whoever keeps the law is a wise son; but he who is a companion of gluttons shames his father. | 7 Whoso observeth the law is a son that hath understanding; but he that is a companion of profligates bringeth shame to his father. | 8 He who increases his wealth by interest and usury Gathers it for him who is gracious to the poor. | 8 He that by usury and unjust gain increaseth his substance, he shall gather it for him that will pity the poor. | 8 Whoever becomes wealthy through [unfair] loans and interest collects them for the one who is kind to the poor. | 8 He who increases his wealth by excessive interest gathers it for one who has pity on the poor. | 8 He that by usury and unjust gain increaseth his substance gathereth it for him that is gracious to the poor. | 9 He who turns away his ear from listening to the law, Even his prayer is an abomination. | 9 He that turneth away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer shall be abomination. | 9 Surely the prayer of someone who refuses to listen to [God's] teachings is disgusting. | 9 He who turns away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer is an abomination. | 9 He that turneth away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer is an abomination. | 10 He who leads the upright astray in an evil way Will himself fall into his own pit, But the blameless will inherit good. | 10 Whoso causeth the righteous to go astray in an evil way, he shall fall himself into his own pit: but the upright shall have good things in possession. | 10 Whoever leads decent people into evil will fall into his own pit, but innocent people will inherit good things. | 10 Whoever causes the upright to go astray in an evil way, he will fall into his own trap; but the blameless will inherit good. | 10 Whoso causeth the upright to go astray in an evil way, shall himself fall into his own pit; but the perfect shall inherit good. | NASB | KJV | GWT | WEB | DBY |
| 11 The rich man is wise in his own eyes, But the poor who has understanding sees through him. | 11 The rich man is wise in his own conceit; but the poor that hath understanding searcheth him out. | 11 A rich person is wise in his own eyes, but a poor person with understanding sees right through him. | 11 The rich man is wise in his own eyes; but the poor who has understanding sees through him. | 11 A rich man is wise in his own eyes; but the poor that hath understanding searcheth him out. | 12 When the righteous triumph, there is great glory, But when the wicked rise, men hide themselves. | 12 When righteous men do rejoice, there is great glory: but when the wicked rise, a man is hidden. | 12 When righteous people triumph, there is great glory, but when wicked people rise, people hide themselves. | 12 When the righteous triumph, there is great glory; but when the wicked rise, men hide themselves. | 12 When the righteous triumph, there is great glory; but when the wicked rise, men conceal themselves. | 13 He who conceals his transgressions will not prosper, But he who confesses and forsakes them will find compassion. | 13 He that covereth his sins shall not prosper: but whoso confesseth and forsaketh them shall have mercy. | 13 Whoever covers over his sins does not prosper. Whoever confesses and abandons them receives compassion. | 13 He who conceals his sins doesn't prosper, but whoever confesses and renounces them finds mercy. | 13 He that covereth his transgressions shall not prosper; but whoso confesseth and forsaketh them shall obtain mercy. | 14 How blessed is the man who fears always, But he who hardens his heart will fall into calamity. | 14 Happy is the man that feareth alway: but he that hardeneth his heart shall fall into mischief. | 14 Blessed is the one who is always fearful [of sin], but whoever is hard-hearted falls into disaster. | 14 Blessed is the man who always fears; but one who hardens his heart falls into trouble. | 14 Happy is the man that feareth always; but he that hardeneth his heart shall fall into evil. | 15 Like a roaring lion and a rushing bear Is a wicked ruler over a poor people. | 15 As a roaring lion, and a ranging bear; so is a wicked ruler over the poor people. | 15 [Like] a roaring lion and a charging bear, [so] a wicked ruler is a threat to poor people. | 15 As a roaring lion or a charging bear, so is a wicked ruler over helpless people. | 15 A roaring lion, and a ranging bear, is a wicked ruler over a poor people. | NASB | KJV | GWT | WEB | DBY |
| 16 A leader who is a great oppressor lacks understanding, But he who hates unjust gain will prolong his days. | 16 The prince that wanteth understanding is also a great oppressor: but he that hateth covetousness shall prolong his days. | 16 A leader without understanding taxes [his people] heavily, but those who hate unjust gain will live longer. | 16 A tyrannical ruler lacks judgment. One who hates ill-gotten gain will have long days. | 16 The prince void of intelligence is also a great oppressor: he that hateth covetousness shall prolong his days. | 17 A man who is laden with the guilt of human blood Will be a fugitive until death; let no one support him. | 17 A man that doeth violence to the blood of any person shall flee to the pit; let no man stay him. | 17 A person burdened with the guilt of murder will be a fugitive down to his grave. No one will help him. | 17 A man who is tormented by life blood will be a fugitive until death; no one will support him. | 17 A man laden with the blood of any person, fleeth to the pit: let no man stay him. | 18 He who walks blamelessly will be delivered, But he who is crooked will fall all at once. | 18 Whoso walketh uprightly shall be saved: but he that is perverse in his ways shall fall at once. | 18 Whoever lives honestly will be safe. Whoever lives dishonestly will fall all at once. | 18 Whoever walks blamelessly is kept safe; but one with perverse ways will fall suddenly. | 18 Whoso walketh in integrity shall be saved; but he that is perverted in his double ways, shall fall in one of them. | 19 He who tills his land will have plenty of food, But he who follows empty pursuits will have poverty in plenty. | 19 He that tilleth his land shall have plenty of bread: but he that followeth after vain persons shall have poverty enough. | 19 Whoever works his land will have plenty to eat. Whoever chases unrealistic dreams will have plenty of nothing. | 19 One who works his land will have an abundance of food; but one who chases fantasies will have his fill of poverty. | 19 He that tilleth his land shall be satisfied with bread; but he that followeth the worthless shall have poverty enough. | 20 A faithful man will abound with blessings, But he who makes haste to be rich will not go unpunished. | 20 A faithful man shall abound with blessings: but he that maketh haste to be rich shall not be innocent. | 20 A trustworthy person has many blessings, but anyone in a hurry to get rich will not escape punishment. | 20 A faithful man is rich with blessings; but one who is eager to be rich will not go unpunished. | 20 A faithful man aboundeth with blessings; but he that maketh haste to be rich shall not be innocent. | NASB | KJV | GWT | WEB | DBY |
| 21 To show partiality is not good, Because for a piece of bread a man will transgress. | 21 To have respect of persons is not good: for for a piece of bread that man will transgress. | 21 Showing partiality is not good, because some people will turn on you even for a piece of bread. | 21 To show partiality is not good; yet a man will do wrong for a piece of bread. | 21 To have respect of persons is not good; but for a piece of bread will a man transgress. | 22 A man with an evil eye hastens after wealth And does not know that want will come upon him. | 22 He that hasteth to be rich hath an evil eye, and considereth not that poverty shall come upon him. | 22 A stingy person is in a hurry to get rich, not realizing that poverty is about to overtake him. | 22 A stingy man hurries after riches, and doesn't know that poverty waits for him. | 22 He that hath an evil eye hasteth after wealth, and knoweth not that poverty shall come upon him. | 23 He who rebukes a man will afterward find more favor Than he who flatters with the tongue. | 23 He that rebuketh a man afterwards shall find more favour than he that flattereth with the tongue. | 23 Whoever criticizes people will be more highly regarded in the future than the one who flatters with his tongue. | 23 One who rebukes a man will afterward find more favor than one who flatters with the tongue. | 23 He that rebuketh a man shall afterwards find more favour than he that flattereth with the tongue. | 24 He who robs his father or his mother And says, "It is not a transgression," Is the companion of a man who destroys. | 24 Whoso robbeth his father or his mother, and saith, It is no transgression; the same is the companion of a destroyer. | 24 The one who robs his father or his mother and says, "It isn't wrong!" is a companion to a vandal. | 24 Whoever robs his father or his mother, and says, "It's not wrong." He is a partner with a destroyer. | 24 Whoso robbeth his father and his mother, and saith, It is no transgression, the same is the companion of a destroyer. | 25 An arrogant man stirs up strife, But he who trusts in the LORD will prosper. | 25 He that is of a proud heart stirreth up strife: but he that putteth his trust in the LORD shall be made fat. | 25 A greedy person stirs up a fight, but whoever trusts the LORD prospers. | 25 One who is greedy stirs up strife; but one who trusts in Yahweh will prosper. | 25 He that is puffed up in soul exciteth contention; but he that relieth upon Jehovah shall be made fat. | NASB | KJV | GWT | WEB | DBY |
| 26 He who trusts in his own heart is a fool, But he who walks wisely will be delivered. | 26 He that trusteth in his own heart is a fool: but whoso walketh wisely, he shall be delivered. | 26 Whoever trusts his own heart is a fool. Whoever walks in wisdom will survive. | 26 One who trusts in himself is a fool; but one who walks in wisdom is kept safe. | 26 He that confideth in his own heart is a fool; but whoso walketh wisely, he shall be delivered. | 27 He who gives to the poor will never want, But he who shuts his eyes will have many curses. | 27 He that giveth unto the poor shall not lack: but he that hideth his eyes shall have many a curse. | 27 Whoever gives to the poor lacks nothing. Whoever ignores the poor receives many curses. | 27 One who gives to the poor has no lack; but one who closes his eyes will have many curses. | 27 He that giveth unto the poor shall not lack; but he that withdraweth his eyes shall have many a curse. | 28 When the wicked rise, men hide themselves; But when they perish, the righteous increase. | 28 When the wicked rise, men hide themselves: but when they perish, the righteous increase. | 28 When wicked people rise, people hide. When they die, righteous people increase. | 28 When the wicked rise, men hide themselves; but when they perish, the righteous thrive. | 28 When the wicked rise, men hide themselves; but when they perish, the righteous increase. |
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